Keeping Promises
Thanks for all the nice compliments on Melody. Melody, I think, is testimony to the fact that sometimes very simple things can give you very nice results. You just have to have patience -- something that is usually in short supply when I am concerned.
In keeping with the theme of working my way through lingering projects, I finally got back to working on Liberty.
I know the two pieces don't look exactly the same size, but the one on the left is pinned down for blocking, while the one on the right has been blocked and waiting for me to do something with it for quite some time. I think the left piece will relax into a smaller shape once I free it from its pins.
It didn't take very much effort to get the second front (the one on the left in the picture) completed. I wish I could remember why I stopped just a few inches from completing the piece. Probably I had no good reason at all, it just got warmer in Chicago as I was working on it and I didn't think I'd get the chance to wear it any time soon so I moved on to something else. I am beginning to wonder a little bit about the wisdom of the orange and the green for me -- which is, of course, one of the things that got me excited about the project in the first place. But I still enjoy working with the yarn. The Rowan Cashsoft D is really nice stuff, as is the Rowan Cashcotton DK. Very few yarns are truly against the skin wearable for me, but I think this stuff will definitely work out.
In addition to finishing and blocking the second front piece, I also cast on for the first of the sleeves. Hopefully I can keep my virtuous-ness going and actually get both sleeves complete before another year passes me by.
Lovely colour scheme! I have some Cashcotton 4ply on order for my next design It is one of the few wools I can wear as well, asnd it si so nice to knit with.
Melody looks great! And I believe you can keep up the string of virtuousness and finish up the sleeves for Liberty. Look how far you've come. You'll soon have a finished new sweater!
It looks great so far. I'm so proud of you for being such a "good girl" about your UFOs. Wish it was contageous. I don't envy you running in those twelve zillion ends, though. Eek!
I made an Odessa from the Rowan Cashsoft DK and it was every bit as soft and cuddly as I expecteed it to be - a dream to knit.
I'm interested in your strategy for tackling all of those ends. I'm just starting a Phildar pattern with lots of stripes that is going to leave me in a similar situation. How do you keep your edge from getting too bulky (or is that simply impossible?).
Looks great though. I can't wait to see this one finished!
Have you tried Lana Grossa Cool Wool? It love this yarn, it is easy to knit and feels great next to your skin. I've made socks, sweaters, vests, hats and scarves from it. There is a picture (not very good) on my blog of a sweater I'm currently knitting for my DD.
Maybe you could finish it for MD.
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It looks pretty fun. Maybe you can get drunk and wear it when your color inhibitions are all tipsy!!
You can do it!